This list is for the creative expression of thoughts and feelings as people learn to live the affirming life as understood by Dr. Conrad W. Baars and Dr. Anna A. Terruwe. It is a list for people who would like to share their thoughts and feelings in a more creative or artistic fashion than is available through the discussion and support lists. Creative expression is one way that people live more affectively. We welcome posting of poetry, prose, creative stories, drawings and the like and ask that discussion be taken to the other authorized Baars' lists (cwbaars discussion list and caring-sharing list).

This special place will be like a "scrapbook" for us. If you would like comments on what you've shared, please let us know -- otherwise, comments are not generally made on this creative work.

These sharings are personal. Please do not post them anywhere else without the expressed permission of the author. (This includes the cwbaars and caring-sharing groups). Thank you.

The "attachment option" is available for this group so that SMALL drawings or photos of creative expression may be posted. **Please remember that many members have limited storage space in their mailboxes, so consider posting photos and drawings to the photo section instead. Photos and drawings may be uploaded by group members to the "Photos" or "drawings" sections if they'd like to share them with the other group members. (The "order prints" option is disabled).

**Any material deemed inappropriate will be deleted at the sole discretion of the moderator.

*This list is authorized by the Baars' family and is moderated by counseling professionals. Please note that the discussions on this list are NOT a substitute for therapy. Please seek appropriate therapy if issues on this list cause distress in your life.

Thank you and God Bless you,
Bonnie Shayne, M.A. Moderator

Discussion Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cwbaars

Support and Sharing Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/caring-sharing